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Ryan

Washington Capitals
HT/WT:
6'0" · 192 lbs
Born:
Jan. 21, 2005 (21)
Drafted:
2023 (#8)
Cap Hit:
$950,000ELC
Expires:
UFA’35
Shoots:
Right
Needs Waivers:
No
Projected (AFP):
7y: 8.256M2y: 4.519M
ELC Age
20
Waivers Age
19
Daily Cap Hit
$4,948

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Contracts | $1,146,341

Standard Contract (Extension) (Unconfirmed)

Signed By: Chris Patrick

Length: 8 years

Value: $84,000,000

Expiry Status: UFA

Cap Percent : -%

Signing Team: Washington Capitals

Signing Date: Sep. 15, 2026

The Washington Capitals signed Ryan Leonard to an eight-year, $84 million contract extension carrying a $10.5 million AAV. The deal secures Leonard as a long-term core forward for the franchise beyond his current contract.

SeasonClauseCap HitCap %AAVP. BonusesS. BonusesBase SalaryTotal Salary
2027-28-$10,500,0009.3%$10,500,000--$10,500,000$10,500,000
2028-29-$10,500,0008.6%$10,500,000--$10,500,000$10,500,000
2029-30-$10,500,0008.0%$10,500,000--$10,500,000$10,500,000
2030-31-$10,500,0007.5%$10,500,000--$10,500,000$10,500,000
2031-32-$10,500,0007.2%$10,500,000--$10,500,000$10,500,000
2032-33-$10,500,0006.8%$10,500,000--$10,500,000$10,500,000
2033-34-$10,500,0006.5%$10,500,000--$10,500,000$10,500,000
2034-35-$10,500,0006.2%$10,500,000--$10,500,000$10,500,000
TOTAL$10,500,000-$10,500,000$0$0$84,000,000$84,000,000

Entry-Level Contract

Signed By: Brian MacLellan

Length: 3 years

Value: $6,625,000

Expiry Status: RFA

Cap Percent : 0.9%

Signing Team: Washington Capitals

Signing Date: Mar. 31, 2025

Ryan Leonard signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals. Leonard is a dynamic, high-ceiling forward.

SeasonClauseCap HitCap %AAVP. BonusesS. BonusesBase SalaryTotal SalaryMinors Salary
2024-25-$950,0001.1%$2,208,333$275,000$95,000$855,000$950,000$82,500
2025-26-$950,0001.0%$2,208,333$1,500,000$95,000$855,000$950,000$82,500
2026-27-$950,0000.9%$2,208,333$2,000,000$95,000$855,000$950,000$82,500
TOTAL$950,000-$2,208,333$0$285,000$2,565,000$2,850,000$247,500
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Stats

TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
2014-15Boston Jr. Bruins674111.83000.0610000.00000.00
2021-22U.S. National U17 Team261010200.77000.043 - -
2021-22USNTDP Juniors33105150.45020.022 - -
2021-22U.S. National U18 Team36167230.640200.022 - -
2021-22USA U1865161.00070.06 - -
2022-23U.S. National U18 Team575143941.650770.046 - -
2022-23USNTDP Juniors17119201.180200.018 - -
2022-23USA U18789172.430160.04 - -
2023-24Boston College413129601.460360.038 - -
2023-24USA U2073360.86020.04 - -
2023-24USA60110.17000.02 - -
2023-24Team USA10111.00000.02 - -
2024-25WSH91010.1114:11-45.91180110.1310:0910.02
2024-25Boston College373019491.320300.046 - -
2024-25USA U20755101.430100.012 - -
2025-26WSH752025450.6014:25213.147 - -
TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
NHL TOTAL842125460.5514:24-212.45880110.1310:0910.02

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